“Second stay at Windyhill.”
It’s a great house - fab view, comfortable enough without being so posh that you’re scared to breathe in it, very well equipped kitchen, safe garden for small children are the positives. A barbecue would be an asset but that’s a small point.
Minor grumbles: cleanliness not up to standard(I found empty sweets packets and old hair bands under the beds when I was making them up. Also there were grubby finger marks on the kitchen cabinets).
Recycling- very glad it’s come to North Cornwall at last, but a fortnightly collection is not enough and it felt wrong to leave it in the house - which is the only option now the recycling place near the loos in Polzeath has gone.
Finally, getting everyone packed, breakfasted, dressed and out of the house so I can clean it before 9 am on day of departure is a shockingly stressful way of ending an otherwise excellent holiday. If it could be extended, say to 10.30, it would make life much easier and you’d probably find your houses vacated in a cleaner state.
But feedback is offered in a constructive spirit and overall we had a great fortnight. We’ll definitely be back.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. We are sorry that you found the cleanliness not up to standard and we will ensure this is passed back to the cleaners of the property. Recycling in the area is definitely a problem especially as all the local recycling bins have been removed from the local vicinities, hopefully this will become easier in the future and more solutions are being looked into. While we understand the frustration of leaving the property at 9am this has been brought in to allow enough time to sanitise the property. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. - John Bray Cornish Holidays on behalf of the owner. Property Owner
Summary
- Four bedrooms: All ground floor accommodation
- 1 x king-size double, 3 x twin, Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
- Shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen with dining area
- Utility room
- Sitting room.
- Oil central heating, electric fires and open fire
- Freestanding electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
- Smart TV with freeview and netflix, DVD player, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels not inc. in rent
- Private parking for three cars
- Large lawned garden with garden furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
The property
Windyhill is a well-loved 4 bedroom family holiday home located on the top row of the very well known Higher Tristram in Polzeath. This self catering holiday home enjoys an elevated position overlooking the bay at Polzeath on the North Cornwall coast and out towards Pentire Head. It has the benefit of a spacious and private garden area and useful parking for 3 cars. Ideally suited to a large family or group of friends, Windyhill has a double bedroom along with three twin bedrooms. Polzeath is a perfect base for your holiday with Daymer Bay and the Camel estuary close by.
With breath-taking beach and sea views that can be enjoyed whether you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen, tucking into a home-cooked meal with the family in the dining room or sinking into a chair in the lounge area with a book. The usual facilities are here including wifi, central heating for those colder months and the option of a cosy open fire on a winters evening to snuggle up after a bracing day exploring the wonderful coastal paths. Indulge in some alfresco dining of a summers evening in the private garden found at the rear of the property with plenty of space for the children to run about and play. A study area on the entrance to the lounge is a great space if you need get a few jobs done or even settle the children down with some drawing or art and crafts activities. There are four bedrooms to choose from at Windyhill with one king size bedroom and a twin bedroom sharing a spacious shower room and another two twin bedrooms that share a family bathroom. A good choice of eating out options surround Windyhill with pubs, cafes and restaurants. The village has a range of shops for food, drink and essential groceries, surfing equipment and beach supplies and even an art gallery. Pick up all you need to enjoy a beach picnic or a proper Cornish cream tea to enjoy on your sunny patio.
Polzeath has everything you need for a lovely seaside holiday, with its amazing surf and fascinating rock pools that run along both sides of the bay. There are fantastic cliff top walks and other coves and inlets to discover nearby. For a change of scene, guests could hop in the car and drive the 7 miles along to Port Isaac's pretty working fishing harbour, now quite well known for its Doc Martin fame. Along the way you could stop in at the unspoilt little coves of Port Quin and Port Gaverne for a spot of wild swimming, followed by some chips and a quick pint at the Port Gaverne pub.
Accommodation:
Open plan Kitchen/DinerLiving roomBedroom 1: King bedroom (5’0” bed)Bedroom 2: Twin Bedroom (2 x 3’0” beds)Family shower room with W.C and basinUtility room with washing facilitiesBedroom 3: Twin bedroom (2 x 3’0” beds)Bedroom 4: Twin bedroom (2 x 2’6” beds)Family bathroom with a bath, W.C and basin
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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About the location
POLZEATH
Wadebridge 7.5 miles; Padstow 16 miles.
The seaside village of Polzeath boasts a sandy beach, which is bordered by rock pools and is acclaimed to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Polzeath itself has a number of small shops, cafes and restaurants, and the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route, runs through the village. Just over seven miles away is the popular market town of Wadebridge, which is set alongside the River Camel and offers an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as North Cornwall's only family-owned cinema. There’s wonderful countryside in the area, with the renowned Camel Trail passing through the town, and the nearby town of Padstow, with its harbour, pastel-washed medieval houses and celebrated restaurants is well worth exploring. Within driving distance is the UK surfing capital of Newquay, with over 11 miles of golden sandy beaches. Polzeath is an excellent base for exploring this part of Cornwall.
Linen and Towels NOT included
Bed linen and Towels
Please note, this property does not include bedlinen or towels. You are welcome to bring your own with you, or you can hire items from either Atlantic Laundry or Kalu Linen who will deliver your order in a bag to your holiday home.
Orders must be placed at least one week prior to your arrival.
Before ordering your linen, please check the bed configurations of your holiday cottage; especially, where zip and link beds are supplied, as you will need to let them know whether you will be using them as a twin or superking.
To order your linen, please visit atlanticlaundry.co.uk or call Kalu on 01208 881 029 all information and prices are listed on their website.
Please remember to bring your own beach towels with you, as these are not supplied.
